Top stories on just-style this week include a look at how the volume of US apparel imports saw a downturn month-on-month in September as the back-to-school season came to an end, the latest monthly round-up of updates to key free trade agreements, and how M&S’ supply chain is getting a revamp to boost growth.

Bangladesh leads US apparel import growth in September
The volume of US apparel imports saw a downturn month-on-month in September as the back-to-school season came to an end. Imports into the country from China regained their upward trajectory, however, despite ongoing trade tensions between the two countries, while Bangladesh booked the month’s highest gain. 

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